What Is (and Isn’t) Protected by Copyright

Employees share copyrighted materialsall day long...

It’s just part of doing business.

However, sharing content such as:

• Published reports• Articles• And other information from

around the web...

All have copyright implications

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which could put your organizationat risk of infringement.

To help you out, we’ve created a visual guide for what is (and isn’t)

copyright protected.

What ISprotected by copyright?

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Literary Works(not just the Grapes of Wrath)both in print and digital form

Computer Software(technically considered to be a literary work)

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Pictorial, Graphic andSculptural Works

Paintings, drawings, carvings, photos,clothing designs, etc.

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Architectural Worksbuildings, blueprints, drawings,

diagrams and models

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Sound Recordingssongs, music, spoken word, etc.

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Audiovisual Worksmovies, animation, television, video games, etc.

Pantomimes andChoreographic Works

composition of dance, movement & patterns

Dramatic Worksplays and musicals

What IS NOTprotected by copyright?

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• Written• Recorded or• Captured Electronically

Works that have not been:

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Titles, Names and Slogansfamiliar symbols or designs,

list of ingredients or contents, etc.

Ideasprocedures, methods, system, concepts, etc.

Factswhite pages, calendars,

height and weight charts, etc.

U.S. Government Works(works created by the U.S. Government are considered public domain)

Copyright Expired Worksor works found in the public domain

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